For parents

This section of the website is designed to help parents find answers to any questions they may have about sending their son or daughter to college.

Why college?

So why should your son or daughter choose college over sixth form or any other options?

College offers a wide range of specialist facilities and course options. Students have opportunities to meet new people and get used to a higher level of independence, helping to prepare them for work or university.

Reasons to choose Warwickshire College:

Excellent results – we have a 98% A level pass rate, with 75% of our students achieving grades A*-C

Award-winning teaching standards – the college was scored a Grade One 'Outstanding' College by OFSTED.

Exceptional facilities – each of our six centres has specialist equipment and facilities for a wide range of subjects, from agriculture, to business and the creative arts. Visit the subject areas to see the facilities.

Support and wellbeing – help is available with essay writing and study skills, with the transition from school to college, and for students with learning difficulties . Each student has a personal learning adviser to support them, help them manage their workload and make the most of their opportunities.

Students who excel – our students regularly win high profile awards in their specialist fields.

Your child’s future

Links with employers

We have excellent links with employers in the Midlands in a wide range of industries, and our students move on to exciting careers in their chosen fields.

Many of our courses combine work and study, whether through work-based training or apprenticeships. Employers often come to us looking for students to take up apprenticeships.

University

If your child wants to go to university we offer a range of routes to help them. They can follow the traditional A-levels route, or choose a more vocational course. Or they can begin higher education with us by studying a foundation degree, or even taking a full honours degree at the college.

When it comes to applying for university, we will support your son or daughter through the selection process and help them with their UCAS application.

Careers advice

If your son or daughter is unsure what course they want to study, does not know if college is right for them or wants some advice about career choices, they can talk to one of our career advisers.

Appointments are available during term time and holidays, and help with applications for jobs and university is also offered.

The careers team can offer: